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premature

[pree-muh-choor, -toor, -tyoor, pree-muh-choor, prem-uh-, prem-uh-] / ˌpri məˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, ˈpri məˌtʃʊər, ˌprɛm ə-, ˈprɛm ə- /




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Commerzbank sees a follow-up rate hike in July as premature, “but we expect another hike in September,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They found those who consistently did between 90 minutes and two hours of weight training every week lowered the risk of premature death from any cause by 13%.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Having walked off her late-night show rather than fire Ava in Season 4, she is determined to rewrite her premature obituary by playing Madison Square Garden.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

They significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and premature death in people who are already vulnerable.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Unlike many of the others, though, our first grader was wise enough to sense how premature it all seemed.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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